Richardson Storm History
Documented storms provide useful context for a roof concern. Explore selected NOAA and National Weather Service records near Richardson, with their dates and location limits.
Storm dates add context to roof findings
A storm record can help place a roof concern in time. Reports describe particular observations, survey paths or locations. Keep those details alongside what you noticed and when it appeared.
These selected records include a surveyed tornado, point hail reports and surveyed thunderstorm winds. They are examples rather than a complete Richardson storm history. Use them alongside the actual roof condition and any repair history you already have.
Documented storms near Richardson
| Date and source | Documented location and event | Observation scope |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2019: NWS | The North Dallas/Richardson tornado account describes damage near Audelia and Buckingham roads in Richardson. | The surveyed tornado path near the named roads. |
| May 27, 2024: NOAA SPC | Preliminary mPING reports include 1-inch hail at 3 SE Richardson and 1.25-inch hail at 2 SE Richardson. | Individual mPING observation points near Richardson. The CSV times are UTC. |
| May 28, 2024: NOAA NCEI | A Methodist Richardson sensor measured 83 mph; the NWS survey found winds up to 90 mph in part of the city. The account identifies a damage corridor from Hillside Avenue southeast toward Bowser Road south of Main. | A sensor measurement at Methodist Richardson and a separate wind estimate along the surveyed corridor. |
Records checked September 30, 2026. The May 27 NOAA CSV includes the cited 1-inch report at 21:44 UTC and 1.25-inch report at 21:56 UTC.
Use a storm date with roof findings
If a leak began after a storm, that timing is useful information for an inspection. The covering still needs examination for the actual opening, the surrounding material’s condition and any damage beneath it. A crease, puncture or failed flashing connection leads to a different repair scope from general wear.
Earlier repairs and later storms can also affect what is found today. Keep the chronology separate from the diagnosis: when you noticed the concern, what work was already done and what the current inspection reveals. The storm damage service explains the physical repair decisions; insurance coverage is determined under the policy.
Three pieces of context
The public record
A stated date, location, measurement or survey finding.
The property history
When the concern appeared and repairs already known.
The current roof
The actual material condition and work needed now.
Richardson Storm History FAQs
Does this list include every local storm?
No. This is a selected set of documented examples, not a complete event inventory. Reports also have different geographic and observation limits.
Can a city storm event prove damage to my roof?
No. It establishes the reported observation or surveyed event in the stated place. Damage and repair needs at your property require their own assessment.
Is a storm date enough to determine insurance coverage?
No. The insurer considers the claimed loss and policy terms. A storm date is context, not a coverage decision or proof of the amount payable.
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